Next January, the ATP Tour will welcome rising talents Jakub Mensik, Flavio Cobolli, and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard to the ASB Classic in Auckland. These young players represent the future of tennis, each making waves on the ATP circuit in their own right.
Czech teenager Mensik has gained attention as one of the most promising players on tour, with his breakthrough into the Top 100 in 2024 marking a significant milestone. Italian Cobolli, known for his aggressive baseline play, has also climbed the rankings and is seeking a deep run in Auckland to build momentum for the season. Meanwhile, Frenchman Mpetshi Perricard has impressed with his powerful serve and athleticism, earning his spot among the tour’s exciting prospects.
The inclusion of these three talents highlights the tournament’s commitment to showcasing the sport’s rising stars. Fans can look forward to electrifying matches as these young players continue to carve their paths on the ATP Tour.
Jakub Mensik in 2024
At the moment ranked no.48 (career-high), Jakub played his last match on the 27th of October when he had to retire when playing against world no.71 Corentin Moutet in the qualifications and the scoreline was 7-6(3) .
During this season Mensik owns a composed 41-24 win-loss record. Jakub Mensik’s best result of the present year was getting to the final in the Canberra Challenger and Doha.
Jakub Mensik will take on the world no.526 Daniel Cukierman in the . Their current record is 1-0 for Mensik.
Mensik was the finalist in the Canberra Challenger and in Doha (Qatar ExxonMobil Open).
Flavio Cobolli in 2024
Currently the world no.32, Flavio played his last match on the 24th of October when he had to retire when playing against world no.9 Alex De Minaur in the 2nd
round and the scoreline was 7-6(2) 3-1 .Until now, during this year the Italian owns a compiled 43-29 record. Flavio Cobolli’s most significant performance of the current season was reaching the final in Washington.
Jakub Mensik and Flavio Cobolli fought against each other just once. The head to head is 1-0 for Mensik. When they played, Jakub Mensik won 7-5 7-6(6) in the 1st round in Helsinki Challenger (Helsinki Challenger) in November 2023.
Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in 2024
Currently the world no.31, the French player played his last match on the 30th of October when he lost to world no.19 Karen Khachanov 6-7(12) 6-1 6-4 in the 2nd round in Paris (draw).
At present, during this year Giovanni has a 48-25 win-loss record. Giovanni conquered 5 titles in 2024 in the Nottingham Challenger, the Cuernavaca Challenger, the Acapulco Challenger, Lyon and Basel.
Jakub Mensik, Flavio Cobolli and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard |
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